In A Nutshell
Produce research-, data-, and/or numbers-driven stories, develop charts and graphics that enhance HPAC’s storytelling, and use visuals to unpack research and explain complex topics in accessible ways.
Responsibilities
- Research and write on a variety of topics with a particular emphasis on (but not limited to) discoveries in science, health and medicine as well as research findings from multiple disciplines; create compelling data-driven stories that explain, clarify and contextualize.
- Serve as a champion and leader of visually-driven storytelling, driving ideas and conceptualizing packages; partner with other teams, including digital and creative, to execute those concepts.
- Build relationships with researchers and staff across the university in order to cultivate best-in-class research-driven storytelling that sets Harvard apart.
- Balance quick-turn data-driven stories with longer-term, in-depth reported projects.
- Stay abreast of current events and have the capability to translate Harvard-related discoveries into widely resonant stories.
Skillset
- Four or more years of relevant news writing and/or content creation experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in producing visual journalism, including charts, graphics, and other data-driven content; basic data visualization competency.
- Comfortable working collaboratively and leading projects that involve multiple stakeholders.
- Experience creating content using WordPress or similar CMS.
- BA/BS from accredited institution.